Balsamic pasta salad Made with multi-color ROTINI PASTA, crumbled FETA CHEESE, thinly sliced GREEN ONIONS, jar. This balsamic Caprese pasta salad is a light, quick, and simple vegetarian side dish that's perfect for picnics or BBQs. This pasta salad has the delicious classic Caprese flavor combination of tomatoes.

Ingredients of Balsamic pasta salad

  1. You need 1 box of pasta noodles (i like the tri color veggie spirals, or wheat bowties).
  2. You need 1/2 of cucumber, sliced and peeled.
  3. Prepare 1/4 of red onion, diced.
  4. It's 1/2 cup of frozen peas.
  5. You need 1 tsp of Italian seasoning.
  6. Prepare 1/2 tsp of dill weed.
  7. You need 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar (more or less, to taste).
  8. Prepare 2 tbsp of olive oil (more or less, depending on pasta +veg).
  9. You need 1 dash of red pepper flakes, garlic (adjust by taste).
  10. It's 1 of whatever other veggies you think would be good.
  11. You need 1 of sometimes i add sliced pepperoni :).

Balsamic pasta salad step by step

  1. cook noodles as directed on box, rinse in cool water and drain.
  2. prepare veggies- peel, dice, etc.
  3. put veggies in bowl, add dry seasonings, toss.
  4. add noodles, oil, vinegar. toss..
  5. serve immediately, or let marinate in fridge for a few hours (may need to add extra olive oil to remoisten if left in fridge).

My Caprese Pasta Salad is simple and delicious, full of tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, chunks of fresh Mozzarella and a tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette. A creamy balsamic pasta salad is the perfect complement to any barbecue, party or family gathering. Try it with any combination of vegetables and don't forget the balsamic vinegar! Homemade pasta salad that's almost too easy. Doused with light balsamic dressing, these noodles receive an aromatic punch with the basil, and the flavors are rounded out with juicy cherry tomatoes.

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